Rappler's latest stories on Milk Code
UNICEF: PH 'a little behind' in upholding children's rights
The Philippines has not done badly in terms of upholding children s rights but there has been stagnation says UNICEF Philippines Country Representative Lotta Sylwander
8 ways breastfeeding can help PH achieve dev't
There are 8 Millienium Development Goals that the country can achieve with the help of mothers who breastfeed their children exclusively in the first 6 months
INFOGRAPHIC: How breastfeeding at work should be
Breastfeeding offers many benefits for both baby and mother but there might not be enough awareness or support given to lactating mothers
Putting an end to 'toasted coffee' over breastmilk
If breastfeeding policies would be strictly enforced we would probably not hear any more heartbreaking stories of poor mothers feeding their babies coffee and babies dying of malnutrition
The real cost of infant milk formula
Familes with infants spend more money on milk formulas – as much as 70 among poor families – than other household necessities
What's keeping the Philippines from exclusive breastfeeding?
The Philippines is one of the top nations with the least number of exclusively breastfed children despite its full implementation of the Milk Code
Pinoy moms celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Iloilo mothers come together to celebrate international breastfeeding awareness month
On nutrition and disasters
The problem is that we don’t maximize our past experiences with disasters
Who is on top of PH nutrition?
Have you ever heard of the National Nutrition Council?
Inside Fabella Hospital's milk bank
Fabella is renowned as a maternity hospital and a hospital for newborns Unknown to many it is also one of the few existing Human Milk Banks in the Philippines
Got milk? Makati says yes
The city of Makati is the country s first LGU to operate its own milk bank providing donated breast milk to vulnerable infants
Who's violating the Milk Code?
Some breastfeeding advocates say it is the milk industry that blocks the success and essence of the Philippine Milk Code
The role of fathers in breastfeeding
While unable to provide breast milk themselves fathers can give emotional support to mothers who breastfeed
PH ranks 105th in state of mothers' index
Out of 750 births each day in affected areas 100 are deemed critical and needing special care
Pregnant during Typhoon Yolanda
Jessica is two months pregnant when Yolanda hits the Visayas Now 7 months pregnant she is ready to move on
World Vision urges congressmen to keep Milk Code intact
World Vision Philippines is urging Filipinos to support breastfeeding as a way to fight malnutrition
Preventing chronic malnutrition in emergencies
The current chronic malnutrition rate in Yolanda affected areas exceeds the 30 global threshold according to the World Health Organization
Why protect the Milk Code?
About 3 in every 10 children under 5 suffer from chronic undernutrition in Yolanda hit areas How relevant is the Milk Code in times of disaster?
Mass breastfeeding record attempt in Philippines
About 21 000 mothers nationwide simultaneously breastfeeds October 24 in a bid to break the country s own Guinness record
